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It is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and interest in the employer or position, to highlight what you can offer and why you are a good fit for the role.  \nWhat to include in a cover letter for an advertised role?  \nA cover letter must do the following:  \n• State the position applied for (if this is not a ‘cold call’ application)  \n• Introduce you to an employer as a professional, confident, and enthusiastic candidate  \n• Articulate your reasons for applying  \n• Explain why you want to work for that employer  \n• Showcase your strengths and relevant experience  \n• Highlight why you are suitable for the job  \n• Address any gaps or weaknesses in your CV  \nUnless otherwise stated, include a cover letter with every CV you send. Thoroughly do research to customise your cover letter for the organisation and position you are applying for.  \nWhat are employers looking for?  \nThe employers look for evidence that you are a good match for the job. Your task is to convince them to invite you for an interview. They want to see that you can communicate clearly, that you are knowledgeable about the organisation and role, and that you have the right skills and character for the job.  \nTo whom should I address it?  \nIt is best practice to name a person and their position at the organisation, for example: “Dear Dr. Mbabane, Head of Department”. If you are responding to an advertisement there may be a contact provided. If you can’t find the appropriate person through research, then you may use more generic titles such as “Dear HR Director” or “Hiring Manager”; best to avoid using gender-based terms such as Sir/Madam or the generic “To whom it may concern”.  \nWhat should the format be?  \nIf you are emailing your application, attach your letter (and CV) as a pdf attachment, with a brief, professional email outlining what you are applying for and attaching.  \nYour letter should be one A4 page written using the standard business letter  \nformat (see last page for example template) . Do not over fill the page, as white space helps with readability and makes the presentation more attractive. It’s best to electronically type the letter and convert the document into PDF format to retain your layout. This is particularly important with emailing the cover letter, as words shift when viewed on a different system or version of software.  \nDO’S AND DON’TS  \nDo’s  \n• Be concise, understand that people are busy  \n• Use clear, simple language appropriate to the industry  \n• Customise each letter explaining what you might bring to the organisation  \n• Use descriptions of actual events, qualifications, and skills rather than providing opinions  \n• Focus on your relevant experiences and pull attention to relevant parts of your CV  \n• Explain any weak points in your CV, such as gaps in work history  \n• You can reduce the font and margin-size to fit more on the page but consider the impact as white space aids absorption of information  \n• Spell check, grammar check and have someone else proofread the final document  \nDon’ts  \n• Don’t use a font size below 11 pt  \n• Don’t use overly formal or informal writing styles or fonts  \n• Don’t use hyphenated words at the end of a sentence  \n• Never suggest the job doesn’t align with your ambitions  \n• Never attempt to use flattery  \n• Don’t start every paragraph with “I”  \n• Don’t repeat yourself, this includes simply repeating the information in your CV  \n• Never lie or exaggerate your experience  \n• Don’t leave the subject line blank in the email  \n• Don’t use abbreviations, slang, colours, emoticons in your letter  \n• Don’t add quotes to your email signature  \n• Don’t forget to attach the CV and provide your contact details  \nWhat will make me stand out?  \nEach letter will be unique to you and a particular employer, but we examine what makes a good or bad cover letter by looking at specific examples:  \nA speculative cover letter is used for when a","cbCailS9dzkHrMk7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailS9dzkHrMk7","pdf",418134,"English","# Writing Cover Letters\n## What to Include for an Advertised Role\n## What Employers Are Looking For\n## Who to Address\n## Recommended Format\n## Do’s and Don’ts\n## What Makes You Stand Out\n## Good vs Bad Examples","[{\"question\":\"What should a cover letter include for an advertised role?\",\"answer\":\"It should state the position applied for, introduce you as a professional candidate, explain your reasons for applying, and justify why you want to work for the employer. 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